Robb Alvey on the Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show!

[robbalvey]

 

If you're familiar with http://www.collegehumor.com then you might be familiar with The Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin show! I was invited on the podcast a couple of weeks ago to talk about theme parks, roller coasters and random stuff!

 

It's pretty hilarious podcast. Please check it out and post your comments! Here's the link:

http://www.jeffrubinjeffrubinshow.com/12-roller-coaster-design-and-criticism

 

I'm told the "enhanced" version for iOS devices is even more amazing:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jeff-rubin-jeff-rubin/id446316027

 

Enjoy!

 

--Robb

Edited September 20, 2011 by robbalvey

[Not For Sale]

This is good stuff! I listen to this podcast all the time.

[Chroniq]

For what it's worth, I just listened to this podcast and thought it was one of the most entertaining ones that TPR has been involved with.. The host was pretty awesome as well..

 

 

 

 

 

Chris "trust me, listen to it" Connolly

[Dailey Enterprizes]

Very cool podcast there Robb. It pretty much sums up everything I've learned while being a member on here minus the experience of an actual TPR trip. Btw, is there an Oktoberfest trip planned? Haha, I'm serious.

 

Oh nevermind, it's going on right now apparently. I guess a trip to the Hofbrauhaus is needed instead.

[SharkTums]

^No, there's not a TPR Oktoberfest Trip this year. We'll be doing that again in 2013!

[harper83087]

Very quality interview, I was entertained for the whole hour. I do have to say Robb, you have the perfect way of, for lack of a better term, "dumbing down" coasters for the average person. I've brought many of your terms into conversations with friends to help them understand coasters better.

[oriolat]

I loved that the guy running the interview actually mentioned the trashcans!

[robbalvey]

I do have to say Robb, you have the perfect way of, for lack of a better term, "dumbing down" coasters for the average person.

It's always interesting have to switch from "geek mode" to talking in "GP Mode." I'm glad you thought it all sounded ok. Had to remind myself that I wasn't talking to someone "in the know" the whole time.

[Hydraglow]

That was most definitely awesome. I hope for similar stuff like this in the future.

 

You know, there was some stuff you said about the TPR trips somewhere around the beginning that I think a lot of people would take interest too, including myself. You mentioned something about, "all you have to do is be smart enough to get a plane ticket to the starting location, leave your brain at the door, and we'll do the rest." After you said that, it made me really want to go on a trip next year. And from how you described ERT as well.

 

Overall though, it was fantastic. Entertaining for both, GP-like people and us enthusiasts.

[WVUcoasterfan]

Rob that was a great interview and a very enjoyable hour on the podcast. I think it really helped that the Jeff Rubin was semi knowledgable about theme parks and roller coasters and it made it easy to continue to relate to Great Adventure. But he also talks about Universal, Disney and Canada's Wonderland. The ride designer leaves a little bit more to be desired (monotone and boring at times, but jesus that Star Wars ride concept kicked ass), but I think the best part was the discussion about rollbacks. His response was priceless, hopefully you will have a chance to get on more of these as it was really quite enjoyable.

 

PS really neat to know that about the Roller Coaster Tycoon series

[harper83087]

I do have to say Robb, you have the perfect way of, for lack of a better term, "dumbing down" coasters for the average person.

It's always interesting have to switch from "geek mode" to talking in "GP Mode." I'm glad you thought it all sounded ok. Had to remind myself that I wasn't talking to someone "in the know" the whole time.

 

Another thing I've noticed is the restraint you have. Whenever somebody gets me on coasters I want to bring up every coaster I think of and go on tangents and they end up looking at me like "When is this nut going to shut up?"

[thrillrider]

Great interview! !!

 

I see one of the tools from that ex facebook page, left a negative comment about Robb on the jeff Rubin website.

[cfc]

I listened to the show last night, and this is one of the few podcasts I've been able to listen to in its entirety--good job!

[ThePortableShrine]

What does Elissa's Cheat do on rct2?

[SharkTums]

^Guess you'll have to play and find out!

[Hilltopper39]

What does Elissa's Cheat do on rct2?

 

If you enter her name as the name of one of the guests it automatically builds a McDonald's and a Frog Hopper right next to any Intamin ride that currently exists in your park.

[RollerCoasterSmi]

Great interview, although I honestly don't care if the Gordon Rides guy was as dull as f***, they are offering (as a concept) an inverted wood coaster. I'm really hoping this gets built...